Clubs & Organizations
A big part of an enjoyable, well-rounded college experience happens outside the classroom. Clubs & Organizations provide the opportunity to explore new interests and discover more about yourself. With more than 75+ clubs and 7 organizations to choose from, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make new friends, discover new hobbies, and develop your leadership, organizational, and creative skills.
We believe you have the ability to connect with great student leaders and make your time here at RWU a memorable one. Becoming involved in clubs is a great way to meet like-minded students with similar interests. By joining one of our organizations, students are able to make a difference campus wide.
- Connect with students and help make a difference on campus in the community by joining the Multicultural Student Union or the Sexuality and Gender Alliance.
- Report on everything RWU by writing for the Hawks Herald, our campus newspaper.
- Become a member of the student radio station, WQRI 88.3fm, and have your own radio show.
- Represent the RWU student body and help create change on the Student Senate.
- Be a representative for your class and plan exciting class specific events as a member of the Inter-Class Council.
- Plan large scale events such as concerts, carnivals, and many other exciting events with the Campus Entertainment Network.
- Build your skillsets and give back through pre-professional societies, non-profit organizations, and talent and skill groups.
- Have fun, stay active, and make friends with our athletic opportunities.
Our goal is to provide opportunities for all students to enrich their academic experiences. We want each person to find ways to grow and develop over their time at RWU, to enhance their collegiate experience, and to leave a positive impact on campus.
Organizations
- The Hawks' Herald (Newspaper)
- Inter-Class Council (ICC)
- Multicultural Student Union (MSU)
- Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA)
- Student Senate
- WQRI-FM 88.3 (Radio Station)
The Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) is a volunteer, student-run organization responsible for creating, planning, and programming entertainment events on campus. CEN members are dedicated students who are interested in hosting quality entertainment for the entire campus community.
The Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) is a volunteer, student-run organization responsible for creating, planning, and programming entertainment events on campus. CEN members are dedicated students who are interested in hosting quality entertainment for the entire campus community.
The Campus Entertainment Network is comprised of four committees:
- Arts & Culture
- Outreach
- Traditions
- Where's The Fun? (WTF?)
Alongside these committees is an executive board. The executive board consists of:
- The Chair(s)
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Public Relations Chair
- Design Chair.
Students can get involved in CEN at any time. CEN is always looking for students with new and innovative ideas for programming and advertising. By getting involved, students will have a definite impact on decisions made, including the type of entertainment brought to RWU. CEN also relies on its members to provide feedback on events to continue to improve programming, so even if you don't want to be on the board, you can meet with the committees to give ideas and get involved!
Join CEN today! Contact cenrwu@gmail.com and learn more ways to impact our campus!
Board Members
- Chairs: Mandi Greenhalgh (she/her/hers) & Lily Ward (she/her/hers)
- Treasurer: Luka Kovacevich (he/him/his)
- Secretary: Madison Brown (she/her/hers)
- Public Relations (PR) Chair:
- Design Chair: Sydney Flynn (she/her/hers)
- Arts & Culture Chair: Camryn Cabral (she/her/hers)
- Outreach Chair:
- Traditions Chair: Sadie Barnard (she/her/hers)
- Where's The Fun? (WTF?) Chair: Stephen Caniglia (he/him/his)
- Advisors: Gordon Wood (he/him/his) Matt Bourgeois (he/him/his)
Social Media
Like us on Facebook and Follow us @RWUCEN on Instagram and Twitter!
The Roger Williams University Inter-Class Council (ICC) is an
organization represented by class officers who act as a support system to unify the voices within and amongst the classes by gathering feedback to address class concerns to the Student Senate, Administration and other campus organizations, resulting in effective programming that fosters school spirit while upholding and creating new traditions that will provide memorable college experiences.
Facebook: Rwu Inter-Class Council
Twitter: @RWUICC
Instagram: @rwuinterclasscouncil
Email: icc@g.rwu.edu
Senior Class
President: Tabby Klaus (she/her/hers)
Vice President: Rian Jackson (she/her/hers)
Treasurer: Luke Ragaglia (he/him/his)
Secretary: Nick Marsilli (he/him/his)
Contact Email: classof2025@g.rwu.edu
Junior Class
President: Charlotte Beaton (she/her/hers)
Vice President: Cooper Hughes (he/him/his)
Treasurer: Allison Rebeiro (she/her/hers)
Secretary: Mia Padula (she/her/hers)
Contact Email: classof2026@g.rwu.edu
Sophomore Class
President: Michael Lanahan (he/him/his)
Vice President: Hannah Driscoll-Carigna (she/her/hers)
Treasurer: Jake Carney (he/him/his)
Secretary: Carina Nobile (she/her/hers)
Contact Email: classof2027@g.rwu.edu
First-Year Class
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Executive Board
Chair: Emma Hansen (she/her/hers)
Treasurer: Sydney Rosen (she/her/hers)
Secretary: Jordana Hersh (she/her/hers)
Recruitment Chair: Bayla McCaffrey (she/her/hers)
Spirit & Traditions Chairs: Ashley Thomson (she/her/hers) & Kiera Lennon (she/her/hers)
Public Relations Chair: Lauren Rodman (she/her/hers)
Advisor: Kiana Skager (she/her/hers)
The Multicultural Student Union (MSU) is a progressive group of students that collaborates with others to provide educational opportunities on matters of diversity, as well as creating opportunities for students from varies identities to celebrate themselves. We seek to demonstrate how people from diverse backgrounds, values, and beliefs can work together to create a safer and inclusive environment for the student body; ultimately fostering the growth of the Roger Williams University community.
Executive Board
President: Blessed Adeoye (he/him/his)
Vice President: Joseph Waldino (he/him/his)
Treasurer: Favoured Adeoye (she/her/hers)
Secretary: Jonathan Jocelyn (he/him/his)
Public Relations Chair: Success Bleh (she/her/hers)
Recruitment and Retention Chair: Jayson Dixon (he/him/his)
Advisor: Matt Bourgeois (he/him/hims)
Follow MSU on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Like MSU on Facebook!
MSU meetings are open to the campus community.
For any questions, please feel free to email us at msu@g.rwu.edu.
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) is dedicated to promoting an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ identifying students and allies. SAGA works to cultivate a queer-positive and welcoming space for anyone who wants to feel safe and accepted for their identities. We provide opportunities for members of the RWU community to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community through education and programming.
Over the course of the year, SAGA works to host and co-host programming with areas around campus that highlight LGBTQ+ histories and celebrations. Coming Out Week, Transgender Week of Remembrance, Bingo for a Cure, and Pride Week are just a few examples of the great programming planned each year.
General Member Meetings
Each week, SAGA gets together to chat about current events, on-campus programming, and to meet one another. For SAGA meeting day, time, and location, please visit our page on Hawk Link.
Getting Involved
Are you interested in learning more about SAGA? Email us!
Executive Board
President: Isabel Cyr (she/her/hers)
Vice President: Griffin Poland (they/them/theirs)
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Public Relations Chair: Ash Maier
OUTreach Chair:
Advisor: Kiana Skager (she/her/hers)
Social Media
Mission
The Roger Williams University Student Senate is the University organization elected by the students, for the students, to act as the liaison between the Student Body and the Administration and Faculty. Entrusted by and responsible to the students, Senators emphasize constant personal and organizational improvements through representative leadership. The Student Senate and all its sponsored clubs and organizations strive to promote an inclusive community by defending a diverse range of viewpoints for all students past, present, and future.
The Student Senate holds elections every spring for the following academic year and each fall for incoming freshmen.
Follow Student Senate on Twitter: RWU_Senate
Follow Student Senate on Instagram: rwu_senate
Email Student Senate at executive.senate@g.rwu.edu
Student Senate Concern and Idea Form (google.com):
Parking Appeal Form: Hawk Link - Form (rwu.edu)
2023-2024 Student Senate
President: Zoey Cormican (she/her/hers)
Vice President: Dante Bertoli
Treasurer: Emma Morin
Secretary: Christina DeNovellis
Parliamentarian: Aaron Baker
Director of Communications: Avery Williams (she/her/hers)
Clubs & Organizations Chair: Jacob Perry
Student Life Chair: Olivia Rynne
Academic Affairs Chair: Sam Carter
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Council Chair: Vacant
Sustainability Council Chair: Vacant
Parking Council Chair: Vacant
Senators:
Ryan Trabulsi
Simone Cassano
Brandon Nelson
Advisors: Adrianne Harris (she/her/hers)
The Hawks' Herald is the student newspaper of Roger Williams University. It is published weekly during the academic year. Student positions are varied and include reporting and writing stories, selling and designing advertisements, and more. Students from all majors are invited and encouraged to work for The Hawks' Herald.
The Hawks' Herald office is located in the Campus Recreation Center, Room 202.
Editor-in-Chief: Nolan Abitabilo (he/him/his)
Managing Editor: Lily Neves (she/her/hers)
News Editor: Madelyn LaScala (she/her/hers)
News Manager: Vacant
Sports Editor: Megan Standifer (she/her/hers)
Sports Manager: Vacant
Features Editor: Vacant
Features Manager: Vacant
Photo Editor: Jessie Westgate (they/them)
Photo Manager: Vacant
Arts & Culture Editor: Abigail Lebowitz (she/her/hers)
Arts & Culture Manager: Vacant
Opinions Editor: Madison Burr (she/her/hers)
Opinions Manager: Vacant
Social Media Manager: Sydney Zobel (she/her/hers)
Business Manager: Vacant
Chief Designer: Lizzie Van Liew (she/her/hers)
Design Editor: Vacant
Podcast: Vacant
Advisor: Adrianne Harris (she/her/hers)
Follow your favorite parts of The Hawks' Herald on Twitter: The Hawks' Herald or Hawks' Herald Sports
E-mail The Hawks' Herald at hawksherald@gmail.com
Visit The Hawks' Herald webpage for up to date news.
WQRI is the official radio station of Roger Williams University and is broadcast from Bristol Rhode Island on 88.3 FM. The station is ran by dedicated students. Throughout the school year, we host various events for students in addition to schedule of shows.. Our signal is broadcast to numerous towns including Bristol, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Warren, Tiverton, Barrington, and East Providence, Rhode Island and to some Massachusetts communities such as Fall River, Somerset and Seekonk. You can listen to us online anytime. We are always looking for new talent. If you would like to learn something about radio - as well as have fun - come down and join the WQRI family.
Executive Board
General Managers: Madison Benson (she/her/hers)
Program Directors: Eliana Leventhal (she/her/hers) & Kelsey Gouveia (she/her/hers)
Secretary: Brady Flanagan (he/him/his)
Promotions Director: Grayson Phillibrick (he/him/his)
Live Events Coordinator: Chad Eakes (he/him/his)
Training Coordinator: Morgan Marvin-Cline (They/he)
Business Director: Ryleigh Costa (she/her/hers)
Web Manager: Brooke Campbell (she/her/hers)
Advisor: Carol Sacchetti (she/her/hers)
Social Media
Facebook: WQRI 88.3 FM (@wqrifm)
Twitter: @WQRI883
Instagram: @wqri883
Student Senate-Chartered Clubs
- All Paws In
- Alternative Entertainment
- American Advertising Federation (AAF)
- American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
- Freedom By Design (AIAS community service program) - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Analytics Club
- Art Club
- Asian American Alliance (A3)
- Association of General Contractors (AGC)
- Ballroom Dance Club
- The Barbershop
- Beach Clean Up Club
- Best Buddies at RWU
- Brain Club
- Cheerleading
- Chess Club
- Christian Student Fellowship
- College Democrats at RWU
- College Republicans at RWU
- Colleges Against Cancer
- Commuters in Action
- Construction Management Club
- Cybersecurity & Intel
- Dance Club
- Design Club
- Disc Golf Club
- Drastic Measures (A Cappella)
- Electrical Engineering Club (IEEE)
- Engineers Without Borders
- Feminists United
- Film Production Collaborative
- Fishing Club
- Fitness & Wellness Club
- Forensic Science Club
- Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
- Freedom By Design Club
- Future Teachers of America
- Global Hawks
- Green Building and Sustainable Construction
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hawkettes Dance Team
- Helping Hawks
- Hillel
- Hispanic and Latinx Student Association (HALSA)
- International Relations Organization
- John Jay Society
- Marine Science Club
- Mock Trial
- Morgan's Message
- Multicultural STEM Alliance
- Musicians' Guild
- Outing Club
- Paintball Club
- Photography Club
- Polo Club
- Pre-Health Club
- Psychology Club
- Public Health
- Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- Residential Construction
- Rhythm & Roots Cultural Dance Club
- Robotics Innovation Club
- Roger's Miracle Network
- Science Alliance
- Scuba Club
- Ski & Snowboard Club
- Society of Professional Journalists
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Stage Company
- Sustainability Club
- Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
- Woman in Business Club
- Women in Construction
- Women of Color Club (WOCC)
Non-Varsity Club Sports
- Esports Club
- Gymnastics
- Men's Ice Hockey
- Women's Ice Hockey
- Men's Rugby
- Women's Rugby
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Volleyball
For more information please contact the Department of Student Programs, Leadership, & Orientation at (401) 254-3088 or studentprograms@rwu.edu